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June 26, 1914
The Bourbon News
Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A storm passing over Paris and vicinity knocked down high-tension wire poles, temporarily severing electrical service from Lexington. The Paris Gas & Electric Light Co. restored power by 7 p.m. after diligent efforts.
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STORM INTERFERES WITH ELECTRICAL SERVICE IN CITY
During the storm which passed over Paris and vicinity yesterday afternoon several poles carrying the high tension wire of the Lexington service which supplies Paris with light and power, were blown down, and connections severed. The light and power service for Paris was interfered with, temporarily, but energetic work by the company's workers had the service restored by 7 p. m. The worst damage was done between station 34 and 35 on the interurban line between Paris and Lexington. The Paris Gas & Electric Light Co.'s office was besieged by anxious inquirers. Superintendent Steenbergen and assistants got busy and by dint of persistent work got assurances from the Lexington end of the line that the service would be resumed by 7:00 p. m. Every effort that could be made to restore the service was made by the Paris officials and they even made arrangements to start up the Paris plant, when the current came on and service resumed.
During the storm which passed over Paris and vicinity yesterday afternoon several poles carrying the high tension wire of the Lexington service which supplies Paris with light and power, were blown down, and connections severed. The light and power service for Paris was interfered with, temporarily, but energetic work by the company's workers had the service restored by 7 p. m. The worst damage was done between station 34 and 35 on the interurban line between Paris and Lexington. The Paris Gas & Electric Light Co.'s office was besieged by anxious inquirers. Superintendent Steenbergen and assistants got busy and by dint of persistent work got assurances from the Lexington end of the line that the service would be resumed by 7:00 p. m. Every effort that could be made to restore the service was made by the Paris officials and they even made arrangements to start up the Paris plant, when the current came on and service resumed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Storm Damage
Power Outage
Electrical Restoration
Paris Kentucky
What entities or persons were involved?
Superintendent Steenbergen
Where did it happen?
Paris And Vicinity, Between Paris And Lexington
Story Details
Key Persons
Superintendent Steenbergen
Location
Paris And Vicinity, Between Paris And Lexington
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
Storm blows down poles on Lexington-to-Paris power line, causing temporary outage; service restored by 7 p.m. through workers' efforts.